Amira Hall-Hood 6537 Casamar Street North Las Vegas, NV 89086 1 (267) 320-7519 hallhood@unlv.nevada.edu Education: University of Nevada-Las Vegas Dec 2014 Multidisciplinary Studies (English and Romance Languages: French and Spanish) B.F.A. in Film Studies Work Experience: Equipment Manager UNLV Journalism College Las Vegas, NV Maintained camera kits for broadcasting and photojournalism classes Reported camera issues to work-study supervisor Systematized weekly class rosters for check in/out lists Maintained work area during operation hours 2013-present Production Assistant Intern Vegas PBS (ArtScene) Las Vegas, NV Logged, transcribed, and edited video footage of interviews Assisted in managing production schedule Assisted with on-location shoots and interviews Researched story budget ideas for upcoming episodes 2013 Copy Editor UNLV Rebel Yell Newspaper Las Vegas, NV Edited, copied, and proofread articles and layouts of newspaper Participated in weekly editorial meetings with section editors Performed fact checking duties Provided additional assistance with production 2012 Student Office Assistant UNLV Philosophy Department Las Vegas, NV Performed front desk duties Collected and organized student evaluations Maintained updated information for class schedules Checked in students for instructor appointments 2012 Staff Writer (Opinion, News, and Lifestyles) 2011-present UNLV Rebel Yell Newspaper Las Vegas, NV Extensive experience with research of articles for Opinion, News, Lifestyles sections Written various reports on education, social phenomena, and travel Expressed opinions about both international and national issues Networked with radio show producers about content for editorials Student Assistant UNLV-Lied Library Special Collections Las Vegas, NV Performed Data Entry duties for Oral History reports Filed, Indexed, and Catalogued new materials for collections Categorized media and fashion inventory Performed front desk duties 2011 Usher/Lead Concessions Stand Worker Galaxy Cannery Movie Theater Greeted and assisted patrons with special needs Performed theater and ticket checks Restocked and organized concession stand cases Supervised new trainees at concession stand 2007-2008 Work Related Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Effectual verbal and written communication Skilled in MAC and PC computer systems Knowledge of Point of Sales Systems Publications Helping Students Travel Abroad Greenfest Sprouts at UNLV Restaurant Week Comes to an End Headscarf Culture May 2013 Apr 2013 Mar 2013 Mar 2013 Accomplishments: UNR (Univ. of Nevada-Reno) Extended Studies Trip-Istanbul, Turkey 91.5 KUNV HD2 The Rebel-The Black Woman Mind Radio Show Far West Pop Culture Conference-Creative Writing Panel Jan 2013 Aug 2012 Feb 2012